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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,240

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,223

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $36,920 $36,920 $39,670 $39,670 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $35,074 $35,074 $37,488 $37,488 $44,960 $44,960
Convenience Package 995              
Navigation system 2,505 1,995            
Remote start 385 385            
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120 120 120 120 120 120
Sunroof 850 850 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Select Plus Package     1,255 1,255        
Convenience Package 846              
Navigation system 2,129 1,696            
Remote start 327 327            
All-weather floor mats 64 64 109 109 109 109 109 109
Sunroof 723 723 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092    
Select Plus Package     1,143 1,143        
Options (change) 4,810 3,305 2,575 2,575 1,320 1,320 120 120
Options (change) 4,089 2,810 2,344 2,344 1,201 1,201 109 109
Destination 815 815 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $37,240 $39,670 $40,420 $40,420 $41,915 $41,915 $48,875 $48,875
Total Invoice $34,223 $36,526 $38,343 $38,343 $39,614 $39,614 $45,994 $45,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $890
Model Year20092009201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$37,240$39,670$40,420$40,420$41,915$41,915$48,875$48,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-3,255-3,405-3,905-3,805-6,430-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,240$37,920$37,165$37,015$38,010$38,110$42,445$42,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$150$0$995$1,095$5,430$5,530
Total Invoice$34,223$36,526$38,343$38,343$39,614$39,614$45,994$45,994
Adjustments for Features0-1,611-3,088-3,230-3,691-3,596-6,051-5,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,223$34,915$35,255$35,113$35,923$36,018$39,943$40,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$692$142$0$810$905$4,830$4,924

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092009201720172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0      
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125      
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power      $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225      
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Safety key  $5$5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75       
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200      
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150      
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125      
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150      
Rear HVAC unit $400      
Rear wiper$175$175      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40      
Running boards$350$350      
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription      $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0      
HD radio      $50$50
Media drive$15$15      
Surround sound      $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100 $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Manual recliner, second row seats $75      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000      
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650
Upgraded floor mats      $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather      $200$200
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type      $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600      
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
White-letter tires$0$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,005$5,755$7,260$7,410$7,910$7,810$10,435$10,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$3,255$3,405$3,905$3,805$6,430$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,611-3,088-3,230-3,691-3,596-6,051-5,957

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092017
ModelExplorerMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in193.9 in
Width73.7 in73.4 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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